Isophane insulin vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 40.1× as often as Isophane insulin in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 56,076 in England.
56,076items
Isophane insulin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isophane insulin versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Isophane insulin · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Isophane insulin | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 56,076 | 2,247,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 691,395 | 27,404,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,446,577 | £4,969,944 |
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